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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.77, 7,334.97 and 3,076.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.77, 7,334.97 and 3,076.62 is: 4,246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.77 : 7,334.97 = 3,076.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.77/7,334.97 = 3,076.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.77x = 7,334.97 × 3,076.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.77x = 22,566,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,566,915.40/5,314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.08

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